February 23, 2016
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Prehensile
February 23, 2016, Prescott-
Northern lights, prehensile, love in all its forms, dish soap
I have often struggled, over the years, to understand the motives and behaviour of my contemporaries and certain of my elders. Children and teens, especially since I have “grown up” are easier to “grasp”, in terms of what makes them tick.
I have done better in understanding people of all ages, over the past five or six years, having seen, firsthand, how stress and anxiety can lead good people to hurt others. God knows, I have dished out a few hurts, myself, and also because of stress.
Lubricants, of various kinds, from dish soap to sweet nothings, can ease much pain and lend to the solution of all kinds of problems. Their partner in so doing is love, in all its forms. I have written about love, of course, most recently on Valentine’s Day. The expected earful, about love being far more than mere romance, was not long in coming. To me, the fact is that love is the basis for the existence of the Universe.
The Creator’s Love for His creatures is evident in everything that is good, and in all the challenges that beset us, as well. Some have faced sufficient challenges in this life, as to want to throw things at me, for having said this. It remains, however, that challenges and problems are frequently the vehicles to illumination and understanding. A physical example lies in the solar storms and flares that,,apparent.
I will write further about those realizations that have come to me, through trial, especially over the past twenty six years. It is my goal to give rest to the adage, “There’s no fool like an old fool.”
Comments (6)
Stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on our physical bodies too. I know! Love is an action we sometimes don't feel but we make the sacrifice. Sometimes we are all old fools.
Blessings for your week wished for you.
I have often thought that life as a cat would be less stressful but no matter the form all lives have stress. I imagine there are some monkeys with prehensile tails who have panic attacks with the thought of swinging through trees using the tail as an extra hand. The point being the difference between stress and distress. We can find ways (being in control or even having choices) to mitigate stress and prevent it from escalating to distress. As for fools - they come in all ages and old age is probably less foolish than others.
You are such a kind soul Gary, and that is reflected in your posts.
@mcbery: Thank you, Miriam. I spent three days at the school where I worked last Fall. Most people were glad to see me again, but there were a few who were no longer welcoming. It happens everywhere.
@ZSA_MD: Thank you, Zakiah. Glad you dodged the blizzard bullet.
@murisopsis: Yes, I can look back, and see that much of my fear, stress and foolishness is behind me.